What is the likelihood of getting the job after the recruiter's phone screen?

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February 20,2024 at 8:29PM UTC

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What is the likelihood of getting the job after the recruiter's phone screen?

So I have had two phone screens this week out of 10 applications and both have forwarded me to the hiring manager. Is it too early to get excited yet? How often does a recruiter forwarding to a hiring manager pan out to an actual job? For reference, I work in tech. In the past, since I have a fairly specialized skillset, getting the recruiter screen was always the hard part and I generally got a job offer after going through the process. But I suspect with all the tech layoffs, this is no longer the case and I want to be more realistic this time around.

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Angelica Alvarez-IbarraFebruary 20,2024 at 8:43PM UTC
When I was job hunting there were several positions where I made it past the recruiter and all the way to the end, completing written tests, etc., and did not get the job. I was on the short list, but in my case, it didn’t always mean crossing the finish line. BUT it always feels good to move forward, just keep those feelers out! Good luck!!
AnonymousFebruary 20,2024 at 8:48PM UTC
My rule is ....its not real until you receive a written offer with a start date and agreed upon compensation details. You can definitely be optimistic and feel positive but save the celebration for the written offer.
Krystin MorganFebruary 20,2024 at 10:08PM UTC
There's no great data here, unfortunately! The recruiter screen is just the first step in the process, and conversions through the funnel will depend on the company. Definitely don't bank on any of these jobs — keep applying elsewhere — but it's a great sign that you're doing well so far! Good luck!
AnonymousFebruary 21,2024 at 12:03AM UTC
No way to really estimate odds on getting an offer since it's so early in the process.
These days there are multiple interviews before an offer is discussed. There are usually several candidates vying for a single job.
AnonymousFebruary 21,2024 at 6:09PM UTC
Way too early to get excited. And I'm speaking from experience. I feel like I have had too many phone screens where I felt like I absolutely nailed it...only to get a thanks but no thanks a week or two down the road (sometimes less, sometimes longer).
AnonymousFebruary 25,2024 at 3:41PM UTC
All this shows that your resume is good enough to pass through the ATS and capture the recruiter's attention, who probably doesn't understand half the technical jargon on the JD or in the resume but can match it to the requirements. If you get called in for a resume, you'll need to knock it out of the park.